Events Calendar
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
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There are currently no forthcoming events but keep checking this page for updates.
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PREVIOUS EVENTS
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22/06/2010 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Mock Employment Tribunal
The Beyer Lecture Theatre, Manchester University, Building 49, The Old Quadrangle
Followed by networking drinks
This interactive event is being delivered by Eversheds LLP. The mock tribunal will give managers a practical insight into how to handle tricky employment issues – and also how not to handle them. Witnesses in the case and tribunal members will include some of Manchester’s leading experts on employment law, however we are also looking for a couple of volunteers from willing attendees. We are able to offer multiple places per company for this event, as capacity is 60, and the event is ideal for team and line managers.
For further information click here or contact:
Matthew Lenord or phone 0161 237 4255
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30/06/2010 9.30am to 13.00pm
Stockport Council Human Resources Conference
The Alma Lodge Hotel: 149 Buxton Road, Stockport SK2 6EL
A FREE Human Resources conference; this event is aimed at Human Resource Professionals, Line Managers and those with responsibility for recruitment and/or training and development of staff and eager to learn more about the wealth of support and funding available.
With a capacity of 80 delegates on a first come first served basis register immediately to avoid disappointment by e-mailing your details to condev@stockport.gov.uk
If you have any questions regarding the event please contact Anil Mohindra at Stockport Council on 0161 474-3757 or Ann-Marie Hopkins at GMEC on 0161 237 4131
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09/06/2010 10.00-12.30pm
Diversity Alliance meeting
The Copthorne Hotel, King Suite: Clippers Quay, Salford Quays, Salford M50 3SN
HR and diversity professionals regular meeting – this month learning more about the Equality Bill, the new government and it’s impact on employment programmes, and the recruitment of refugees.
For further information click here or contact:
Matthew Lenord or phone 0161 237 4255
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26/05/2010
GMEC Annual Awards
The Hilton
Deansgate, Manchester
Now in its sixth year, the GMEC Awards recognises the employers, partnerships and individuals that make Greater Manchester a great place to live and work, and serves as a call to action for all employers with an interest in the local employment and skills landscape. Ultimately the Awards provide tangible evidence of what can be achieved when employers invest passion and commitment in their own organisation, the wider community, and the life chances of local people.
For further information click here or contact:
Nicola Boyd 0161 237 4255
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24/5/2010
New Economy Working Papers Launch Event
How can Manchester increase trade and investment with China?
HSBC’s Office, 4 Hardman Square, Spinningfields
China had a growth rate of 8.7% in 2009, in spite of the current recession, and is developing into an economic leader, reshaping the global economy. Manchester businesses are ideally placed to benefit from these opportunities and a new working paper is to be launched to discuss the possibilities.
Key conclusions will be presented by the authors, Li-Hsia Chan and Juan Gomez, including those relating to how Manchester can leverage and build on trade and investment activity, local authority, education, tourism and leisure activities to leverage and increase its connectivity with China.
Places are free but are limited. To register please email Rebecca Sanderson or contact Rebecca on 0161 237 4154.
Breakfast will be available from 8.00am, the launch event will start at 8.30am and run until 10am.
This event has kindly been co-sponsored by HSBC and Manchester Economics.
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22/04/2010
GMEC Diversity Alliance: Repeated Workshop: Disability Confidence Training (Delivered in partnership with JCP)
Council Chamber (Whitworth Building) University of Manchester, Oxford Road M13 9PL
GMEC’s Diversity Alliance provides a cross-sectoral forum for those employers across the whole of GM who are proactively working to diversify their organisations. The forum aims to explore the issues that matter most to members, enabling you to exchange ideas, good practice and challenges around the recruitment, retention and progression of a diverse workforce.
The forum discussions are informed through guidance from employment law specialists including the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), ACAS, and international law firm, Eversheds LLP. Also supported by Jobcentre Plus (JCP), forum meetings aim to help employers achieve their Local Employment Partnership, (LEP) commitments.
Forum meetings are organised thematically, reflecting members’ diversity priorities, current best practice, and the economic climate, incorporating a mixture of presentations, consultancy support and discussion, and providing a unique opportunity for members to network with peers from a wide variety of organisations and sectors. Critical to the success of the forum is that it allows members, both employers and public agencies, to be involved in a learning process that explores new ideas and produces actionable results.
For further information or email us here or contact:
Nicola Boyd 0161 237 4255
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h1. 13/04/2010
State of the Manchester City Region Debate
Friends Meeting House, Manchester, M2 5NS
The State of Manchester Debate, postponed due to the inclement weather in January has been rescheduled for Tuesday 13 April 6-9 PM. Among the speakers at the event will be Will Hutton Executive Chair of the Work Foundation who’ll be discussing and debating some of the key issues facing the Manchester City Region in the run-up to national elections. Anyone wishing to attend must register via e-mail.
For further details about the event see the event flyer (1156kb).
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12/03/2010
Conference on Greater Manchester Low Carbon Economic Area for the Built Environment.
Park Suite,
Ramada Manchester Piccadilly
Piccadilly Plaza, Portland Street, Manchester
Fully Booked
For further information contact:
Hannah Jenkinson 0161 237 4157
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23/02/2010
New Economy Working Papers Event
City of Manchester Stadium
- How did the current recession spread across the North West?
- Is the North West really nearing the end of the recession?
- Skills are critical for economic and social well-being but how do employers, individuals and the state shape skills supply and demand?
These and other key questions will be debated and discussed at the launch of two new thought-provoking working papers on unemployment and skills, at the City of Manchester Stadium on the 23rd of February 2010.
For more information about this event, click here.
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12/01/2010
State of the Manchester City Region Debate
The Brooks World Poverty Institute sponsored event on the future of Manchester allows members of the public to join a debate on the city region’s future. For more information about this event, visit the Brooks World Poverty Institute’s event pages or click here.
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14/01/2010
New Economy Board Meeting
For all the papers and material for the next board meeting, click here. For further information about the next board meeting, email Hayley Rose or call 0161 237 4477.
Download the Board Meeting Agenda for the 14th January 2010 meeting:
